...There is an essential need for Planned Parenthood in the United States. It is commonly said the government should eliminate funding for this organization, but there are many health benefits which makes it vital. Thousands of Planned Parenthood centers provide health care services for men, women, and teenagers are scattered around the US. The centers provide low-income services that improves the health and well-being of Americans. These services provided by Planned Parenthood include alternatives to pregnancies, services for men's reproductive health, STD screenings or treatment. If funding were to end, millions of Americans would be out of options. When most people think of Planned Parenthood they think, abortions. However, that is...
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...The author recognizes that Planned Parenthood defunding reduces "access to services within months for more than a million women”, and in addition, states “of those patients, about 10 percent are men, and 75 percent meet the federal definition of low or moderate income news article fails to discuss the socioeconomic disadvantaged lower class populations face and focus on the politics” (Snell). The quote quantifies the people affected by Planned Parenthood cuts and acknowledges its significance in women’s lives. By incorporating the population affected, the article begins discussing the deeper problems beyond Planned Parenthood, such as the disadvantages faced by the lower socioeconomic status, which the politically-based articles never recognize....
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...Federal Supreme Court ruling of Rowe versus Wade, abortions have become established as legal in the United States. (Glendon, 2003) Legalized abortion in the United States, has received strong support from Pro-Choice proponents such as Planned Parenthood. (Planned Parenthood, 2014) Pro-Choice advocates for abortion, believe that pregnancies can be allowed to be ended prematurely. (MNT, 2009) Pro-Life advocates, on the other hand, view abortion as murder to human life. Opponents to legalizing abortions performed in the United States, often include Pro-Life supporters and certain religious groups. The issue of abortion in American society often involves individual belief and personal choice. The five members of the University of Phoenix’s BCOM/275, Learning Team C, have separated into two groups to debate the pros and cons relating to the legalization of abortions in the United States. Three team members debated the abortion topic from a Pro-Life perspective, and two team members sought to represent the Pro-Choice position. A team debate was held on June 13, 2014. The purpose of the debate, was to gather information from team members and meet three main objectives. The first objective was to gather information by listening to arguments from both: Pro-Life and Pro-Choice perspectives. The second debate objective was to identify persuasive arguments. Each chosen persuasive argument would become researched and become eligible for opposition rebuttal and input. The third...
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...topic because a portion of individuals believe that it should be a woman’s choice whether she has an abortion while others consider it to be murder. Abortion is a necessary medical procedure during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, however, this procedure is sometimes abused and although it is needed, it is not always justified and therefore deserves to have stricter guidelines placed upon it. Many of us can safely say that the media shapes our approach on a daily basis. Since abortion is such a touchy subject and it is based on moral issues, our feelings are changing constantly. With the help of the media anti-abortion group is one step ahead by putting graphic displays on the television to help get their point across. For the pro-choice side the position morally is hard to display. The most important point that needs to be heard is that early abortion is a legal procedure. Abortion cannot be debated upon whether it is legal or not. There should be more scientific research done before people can make a decision on...
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...Teenage Pregnancy in the U.S. Brandon Lisak Principals of Sociology 4/31/2014 “Each year in the U.S. almost one million teenagers become pregnant at enormous costs to themselves, their children, and society”. (Pregnant Teen Help, Teen Pregnancy Statistics) Some would argue that teen pregnancy is all glorified. Other individuals would protest that it is too influential. Teen pregnancy is a rising social problem in the United States and among other countries. Teen pregnancy is now being publicized as multimedia corporations, with shows such as “16 & Pregnant”, “Teen Mom”, “Maury”, “Secret Life of the American Teenager”, and “Juno”. All of which concentrate on teen pregnancy. These shows or movies could be informational for young people. However, the shows display an altered reality that teen pregnancy is easy, laughs and joy. Despite what the shows might portray teen pregnancy is an uprising national and global epidemic. In the past teen pregnancy has been an underline issue that is vastly taking center stage. Media, education, and economy are all components to this phenomenon, nevertheless, how are they all connected? All of which will all be addressed in the contents of this paper. Which leaves the burning question, is teen pregnancy accepted into our society as a norm, or is it still a deviant act? First and for most, there are many different definitions of teenage pregnancy depending on the source of the information. However, as a broad definition defines teenage...
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...Visiting Planned Parenthood, I realized they offer many choices of contraceptives. From one time use condoms, to permanent sterilization. Depending on a person’s sex life and personal preference there are contraceptive options for everyone. The IUD, Intrauterine Device, is inserted into the uterus of a female by her clinician. The IUD contains copper that keep sperm from joining the egg. However, not affective against sexually transmitted infection, it is considered 99.2-99.8% effective against pregnancy. There are currently two different IUD’s available at Planned Parenthood, one is ParaGard (copper IUD) that can be left in place for up to 12 years, the other is Mirena (hormone based IUD) which can be left in place for five years. Progestin-only methods use a hormone similar to the progesterone made by a woman’s ovaries to prevent ovulation, thicken the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from joining an egg, and may also prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to...
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...While the presented facts make it impossible to deny the black genocide movement and its committed following existed, the secrecy associated with Planned Parenthood (such as code words) and the government’s involvement in furthering eugenic action in America does not provide sufficient evidence pointing to black genocide being the reason for abortion’s legalization. The case of Norma McCorvey, the dangers of illegal abortion, and the Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade show no signs of influence from The Negro Project or its affiliates. There is no compelling evidence that “Jane Doe” had any connection to black genocide efforts. Concern for her children’s wellbeing and determination to maintain it, prompted Norma McCorvey’s case. White women tirelessly protested for female minorities who died during abortions because of infection and poorly executed procedures. Black genocide as the goal for...
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...and Accessible? Abortion is viewed as being both right and wrong in many ways and by a diverse selection of people in our society. As some people view abortion as safe and acceptable and a right that women are entitled to, others view the subject as a complete destruction of a helpless life and an unfortunate way to decrease the mental health of a woman who chooses to have an abortion. To begin with, I will address why abortion should be legal. My points for PRO are #1, abortions are safe and #2, women have the right to do want they want with their body. Regarding point #1, abortions are safe, it is easy to agree with that statement due to the fact that abortion is legal to this day and data shows that abortion has a safety record of more than 99%. Since 1973, abortion has been protected under the law and is something that women have a legal right to in all 50 states in the United States of America. According to Jamila Perritt- a board-certified obstetrician, gynecologist, and medical director of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan- major complications occur less than 1% of the time in abortion procedures. Furthermore, in the cases where a complication does occur, the result is similar to the ones that may occur from a miscarriage in which health providers treat every day. Because abortion has become a more common practice in today’s society, it is a matter in which continuous research is put into and is a constant part of regular medical practice for many health care providers...
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...Haverstraw Collaborative Meeting of April 06, 2016 37 members and guests in attendance: Vanessa Lopez , Tim Sanders, Tanya Soto & Annmarie Guidice (Haverstraw Center), Steven Lopez (HACSO), Alexander Drab (planned Parenthood), Pat Rajla, Anne Carey-Lolorado(HLZ), Ghery Chery (RCADD), Jenny Guzman (Center for Safety and Change), Jody Addeo (Alzheimers Association), Charles Maze (YMCA), Shari Stopler (RCDOH), Kim Gizzi (RCYB), Jacqui Lunchich (Rockland Boces), Susan Filgueras (Habitat for Humanity), Doris Suarez (Centro de Amigos SADC), Dana Treacy (United Way), Lacey Benjamin (Mid Hudson PRC), Kevin Brown (RCDSS), Rubina Vij (Jawonio), Annie Scott (CANDLE), Rosa Morales (Affinity), Rebecca Chandler (HRHCARE), Dina Nejman (Haverstraw Place), Kathy Galione (Youth Bureau/Cons. Corps), Cheryl Hunter-Grant(LHVPN), John Aramim (Rockland Career Ctr), Deborah Studnitzer(RTC Institute), Daniel Santana(Fidelis Care), Betsy Rodman (Cornell Coop Ext), Ron Figueroa (RCDSS), Delilah Velez ( Evercare Choice), Martha Robles (CCCSR), Alejandra Silva-Exias (Legal Aid Society of Rockland), Dwindell Feeley (BBBS Rockland) Susan Ball (RSVP), Claudia Depkin (HKDPL), Sr. Marie Buckley (Hospice of Rockland) Inspiration for the day was a reading prepared- “Thought for April” and was shared by the group. Minutes from March were read and accepted by members. Presentation- Doris Suarez – Centro De Amigos- Overview This Social Adult Day Center will be opening at 91 Broadway, Haverstraw...
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...Thesis Outline: A. Introduction: What is Obamacare? What does Obamacare offer its patients? President Obama and Health Care. I. What is Obama Care? Obamacare or the Affordable Health Care Act is a healthcare reform law that provides families affordable health insurance. Obamacare allegedly is supposed to provide the families access to quality healthcare with lower fees/insurance. II. President Obama and the Origins of the AHCA Obamacare was modeled after Mitt Romney’s “RomenyCare”, a health care reform passed in the state of Mass. Obamacare was passed on March 23, 2010 by President Obama President Obama assured that in 2014 all of the insured 85% of Americans with Obamacare have been experiencing what the program has to offer since 2010 In 2015 President Obama announced that will Obamacare the patients will not have experiences with out-of-pocket costs. III. What does Obamacare offer its patients? (BRIEF) Obamacare offers Americans a number of new benefits, rights, and protections in regards to their healthcare Obamacare allows Americans to purchase federally regulated and subsidized Health Insurance during open enrollment Obamacare Expanded Medicaid to all adults in many states Obamacare Improved Medicare for seniors and those with long-term disabilities Obamacare Expanded employer coverage to millions of employees “As of 2013 there were around 44 million Americans who went without health insurance (about 16% of the population). The...
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...Keywords: This paper explores the pros and cons of abortion. Many people believe differently on whether it is right or wrong. [ Abortion ]: Right or Wrong? Abortion has been a huge topic in the United States for years now, and whether it is the right thing to do or not has caused many debates. It was declared a fundamental right by the U.S. Supreme Court during Roe vs. Wade, yet many people beg to differ. The ones who believe it is right identify themselves as pro-choice, believing that abortion is a woman’s right and that it should not be limited by governmental or religious authority. Identifying as pro-life, the opponents believe that it is immoral killing and that personhood begins at conception. No matter what each side thinks, there will always be arguments about it. The choice to abort a fetus is central to a woman’s independence and ability to determine her own future. "A woman's autonomy to determine her life's course, and thus to enjoy equal citizenship stature,” stated by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg during Gonzales vs. Carhart (2007). A woman’s decision can affect her life for the good or the bad, but if abortion was illegal, then a woman cannot make the best decision for herself. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote, "The ability of women to participate equally in the economic and social life of the Nation has been facilitated by their ability to control their reproductive lives," in Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). Women were given...
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...Pre marital sex Pre-marital sex is sexual activity practiced by persons who are unmarried. Premarital sex involves any kind of sexual contact prior to entering into a legal marriage relationship. Premarital Sex - Positives and Negatives "Is it ok to have premarital sex?" That is a common question among teens and engaged couples. Perhaps you are in a relationship that is progressing in that direction, but you're not sure what to do. In your mind, you are probably weighing the pros and cons of premarital sex. On the positive side of the scale, there is acceptance from your peers, hope for pleasure, and the fulfillment of sexual desires. The negative side of the scale carries the weights of morals, fear of pregnancy or disease, and guilt. How do these scales balance? What is the right decision? Let's take a look at some of the facts. Premarital sexuality is any sexual activity with an opposite sex partner or with a same sex partner before he/she has started a married life. The term is usually used to refer the intercourse before the legal age of a marriage. Adults who presumably marry eventually also fall under this definition. After effects of premarital sex Sex in itself, is not wrong at any age; but premarital sex may harm the mental development of adults in several forms. Premarital sexual experiences, many a times, leads to the misconception that sex is to be enjoyed at whatever ways possible. Forced premarital lovemaking will lead to mental depression and dilemma...
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...Victoria Jones Political Science 332 DeVry University Professor Izquierdo August 3, 2011 Before choosing abortion as my subject, I honestly didn’t know what I wanted to talk about for this assignment. Politics isn’t one of my favorite subjects because I am disinterested as soon as I research any political issue; on the other hand because of personal experiences, abortion is what struck out to me the most. At 17 I had an abortion and not only me, but three of my other friends as well. All throughout my senior year in high school, there were more classmates either having babies or abortions. It became an epidemic in my neighborhood. For my final essay in my Advanced Composition class, I analyzed abortion’s pros and cons, comparing the pro-life and pro-choice aspects, and the circumstances using inductive and deductive reasoning. I dissected the basics of the research but I didn’t realize the bigger picture I was a part of. In 2006, 126 black teens out of 1000 were pregnant and 44 out of 1000 had abortions. The main reasons why most teens have abortions are concerns about how the baby would change their lives, not being able to afford a baby, and feeling insufficiently mature to raise a child (Guttmacher Institute, 2010). Indeed, that was how I felt. I didn’t want the embarrassment of walking down the hallways of school being the talk of the year, chained to the welfare office, trained from both sides of my divorced parents, having to worry about studying for finals...
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...before anyone could actually use the new law. However, in Oregon and California, state legislation has been passed to allow for euthanasia in special circumstances and within a heavy regulatory framework in which third party ethicists attempt to ensure the appropriateness of euthanasia cases. Euthanasia or assisted suicide is illegal in most countries around the world. In the United States, Dr Jack Kervorkian – nicknamed ‘Doctor Death’ for his actions beliefs – has campaigned for a change in the law for many years, and assisted in the suicide of at least 45 people.” (Brooks) Physician assisted suicide has always been an ongoing argument. It can be both inductive and deductive depending on the premise. I will be looking at the different pros and cons of physician assisted suicide and comparing as to whether or not we can determine a sound solution. The state can't stop people from defining their existence and choosing death The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit stated in its 1996 Opinion from Quill v. Vacco: - "What concern prompts the state to interfere with a mentally competent patient's...
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...Abortion and Free Markets A social problem or issue is something that people believe should be corrected into a legal action; one social problem that has been on the government’s agenda for several years, abortion. It involves the fundamental rights for all women and teens when deciding whether or not to abort a child. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2011 reported that abortions accounted for 9.3 percent (CDC, 2011). This percentage of takes into account rape, incest, abusive relationships, and the health or life of the mother and baby. The reasons for abortions are what the government considers the most important for an abortion to be considered legal. Although limited reasons, other reasons were found for wanting an abortion such as not wanting a child or the inability to afford a child could possibly be a legitimate reasons. In fact, during that time the case of Roe v. Wade was being heard in court, nearly 55 million abortions were performed in the United States legally – which averages of about 1.5 million per year (Pazol, Creanga, Burley, & Jamieson, 2014). Thanks to Roe v. Wade abortion became partly legal because it was considered unconstitutional to women and violated their human rights (ProCon, 2015). It is clear that the government believes in their interests of protecting life versus the personal rights of women around the world. Women of all ages have the right to make critical decisions about their own bodies and when the government steps...
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